Amritsar Rural Police have busted a Pakistan-linked terror module and arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the case. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, two hand grenades, nine live cartridges, a magazine, a mobile phone and a motorcycle from the accused.
The arrested man has been identified as Navjot Singh, alias Cheema, a resident of Sarai Manthan Khan. Police said Navjot works as a truck driver and had earlier been involved in drug-related activities.
Weapons brought through drones
Speaking to ANI, Inspector General of Police (Border Range) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the investigation has revealed links to a Pakistan-based handler associated with the ISI and another handler based in the Middle East.
#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: On a cross-border weapon smuggling operation busted by the Punjab Police, Border Range IG Gurpreet Singh Bhullar says, "…One accused has been arrested, and a consignment of hardware, pushed across the international border into Indian territory, has been recovered. This consignment included an AK-47 rifle, magazines, live cartridges, and two hand grenades. The arrested individual, Navjot, is a resident of Sarai Amanat Khan in the Tarn Taran district… Preliminary investigations have revealed the involvement of a Middle East-based handler, a Pakistan-based smuggler, and an ISI agent; we are currently working on these leads. Essentially, Navjot had been instructed to initially hold onto this lethal hardware. He was subsequently directed to transport it to a specific location in an adjoining district… As for Navjot’s background, he has a history of involvement in the drug trade, specifically small-scale heroin smuggling…"
— ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2026
Bhullar said the weapons and explosives were pushed into Indian territory through drones. The police are now investigating the role of the handlers and other people connected with the network.
According to the police, Navjot had been given the task of taking the weapons to a location in a neighbouring district. He was supposed to meet another person there through a cut-out arrangement. The accused was to receive further instructions later, including the exact location where the weapons had to be taken.
Accused was promised Rs 50,000
Police said Navjot had been promised up to Rs 50,000 for carrying out the task. However, he had not received any money before he was arrested.
Bhullar said the recovery of the weapons was an important preventive success for the police. The seizure of the AK-47 and two hand grenades, along with the ammunition, may have stopped the material from being used in a serious crime.
The police have not shared details about the intended target or the exact location where the weapons were supposed to be delivered. Bhullar said the investigation is still going on and more details cannot be disclosed at this stage.
Operation led by Amritsar Rural Police team
The operation was carried out under the Punjab government’s zero-tolerance policy against organised crime, gangsters and terrorism. It was led by Amritsar Rural SSP Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal and his team.
Bhullar praised SSP Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal, SP (Investigation) Ramandeep Singh, CIA Inspector Manmeet Singh, DSP Attari Yadvinder Singh and other police personnel for developing the intelligence and carrying out the operation.
He said the police would seek an appropriate reward for the team involved in the operation.
The investigation into the Pakistan-linked module, its handlers and the planned movement of the weapons is continuing. Police are also working to establish whether more people were involved in the network and to determine where the recovered arms were ultimately meant to be taken.
